TOPICS PRESENTED AT PREVIOUS PRACTICAL MARITIME DISPUTE RESOLUTION SEMINARS
1ST PRACTICAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION SEMINAR
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Overview of Maritime Activity in Nigeria
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Its history
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potential and importance to the national economy
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global trends
2. Overview of Dispute Resolution In The Maritime Sector
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Litigation
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alternative methods of dispute resolution
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applicable international codes and convention
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Jurisdiction and arbitration clauses
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Local experience- Problems with the court system
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Advantages of arbitration/mediation over litigation
3. Issues in Alternative Dispute Settlement in the Maritime Sector
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The role and responsibilities of Arbitrators and Mediators
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Dispute resolution clause
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Jurisdiction and powers of arbitrators/mediators
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Ethical conduct
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Applicable laws and rules
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The role of P& I clubs
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Courts support of dispute resolution process
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Analysis of enforcement of Arbitral Awards
4. International sale of Goods and Carriage by Sea-Practical Applications
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Contracts for the international sale of goods
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Letters of credit
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Bills of lading
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Charter parties
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International marine cargo Insurance
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Ship purchases
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Ship mortgages
5. Dispute Settlement: The role of MAAN
2nd PRACTICAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION SEMINAR
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Introduction to Maritime Arbitration
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Other ADR Mechanisms
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Challenges of choosing the right mechanism, dispute resolution, clause, law, rules, and venue
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Ethical conducts of arbitrators and other neutral
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Effective cost control in dispute settlement proceedings
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Issues arising in ship operation and management
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Disputes relating to pilotage and salvage
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Marine Insurance claims
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Dispute resolution in specific transactional contexts
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Port Operation/ Documentation
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Ship sales and purchase/ contracts of affreightment
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Export credit insurance and guarantees
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Problems associated with marine cargo claims
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Role of MAAN/ Nigerian Shippers Council/ Cargo Defence Fund